gravitational force and circular motion Flashcards

1
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what is a field of force

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a region of space where a particle experiences a force

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2
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gravitational potential

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work done in bringing a unit mass from infinity

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3
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gravitational force

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is a force that attracts any two objects with mass

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4
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newtons law of gravitation

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force between two point masses is directly proportional to the product of the masses and indirectly proportional to the square of separation

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5
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gravitational field strength

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force per unit mass

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6
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difference between polar and geostationary orbits

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Geostationary satellites remain in the same place relative to Earth and low polar satellites move, covering every part of the Earth’s surface in only a short time frame

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